15 Days | Discover Western Europe your way
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Discover Europe’s best cities on a 15-day adventure from Barcelona to Berlin. Full of fun, flexibility and plenty of free time to explore each destination at your own pace, this adventure is perfect for independent travellers who want someone else to cover the nitty gritty details like transport and accommodation. Your passionate European leader will take you on regular orientation walks and give you plenty of insider knowledge, but how you spend your days is largely up to you.
Trip overview
- Start
- Barcelona, Spain
- Finish
- Berlin, Germany
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- France, Luxembourg, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Basix
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Trip code
- ZMRF
This trip generates
19.57 kg of CO2-e per person per
day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not
enough, so we also have a
carbon reduction target.
Why you'll love this trip
- Explore the walled city of Avignon, crossing the 12th-century Pont St-Benezet bridge and munching on classic French fare like baguettes with cheese.
- Visit a mixture of well-known and lesser-touristed cities for a real snapshot of Western Europe, from Eiffel Tower to alleyway bars.
- Spend two days or more in most destinations for a chance to go deeper than the highlights – with some help from your Intrepid leader of course.
- Three days in Amsterdam gives you time to see the varied sides of the city, from the sidewalk cafe culture to the leafy parks and master-filled museums.
- Admire the panoramic landscapes and weaving coastline from Barcelona to France’s Provence region. With all transport arrangements taken care of, you can focus on soaking it all up.
Is this trip right for you?
- This trip is made for travellers who value their independence but also want the benefit of a local leader and a group of like-minded travellers. The itinerary has a mix of included activities and free time when your leader will offer suggestions. Please budget spending money for optional activities you want to partake in.
- As accommodation on this trip is twin-share or multi-share, solo travellers will share a room with other travellers of the same gender. This trip is a great opportunity to get to know other like-minded people, so embrace it! A single supplement is not available on this trip. Space is at a premium in Europe and your hotel is no exception. Rooms are often small, but usually the central location makes up for that. For those travelling as a duo, hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together. In some cases, bathroom facilities will be shared rather than ensuite.
- Don’t let the heat keep you from exploring the world! Summer temperatures can be very high in the regions visited (over 40°C). Please keep in mind that many European hotel rooms are not equipped with air conditioning. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
- The primary means of transportation on this trip is by train. Trains are a fast way to cross long distances, allowing you to avoid traffic jams and arrive right into the city centre. They are comfortable and all have toilets, however they can get busy. Please note that you'll have to carry your own luggage on and off the train, so make sure it doesn’t exceed our weight and size recommendations. You can find specifics under ‘Packing’ in the Essential Trip Information.
- The best way to experience a city is by doing as the locals do – and in this case that means using public transport such as trams, buses or metro at some locations. It’s better for the environment and you’ll get an authentic look at daily life; just be aware you may find yourself sharing a busy bus ride with local commuters or running up the stairs at a metro station.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
12 breakfasts
Transport
Train, Public bus, Metro, Tram
Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights), Hostel (6 nights)
Activities
- Lyon – Vieux Lyon
- Berlin - Bratwurst Snack
Add on activities
- Barcelona - National Art Museum of Catalonia - EUR12
- Barcelona - Museum of City History - EUR7
- Barcelona - Old Santa Creu Hospital - EUR16
- Barcelona - Museum of Gaudi - EUR6
- Barcelona - Ethnological and World Cultures - EUR5
- Barcelona - Guell Palace - EUR12
- Barcelona - Contemporary Art Museum - EUR10
- Barcelona - Cable car to Montjuic (one way) - EUR10
- Barcelona - Picasso Museum - EUR14
- Barcelona - La Sagrada Familia (must be prebooked in advance) - EUR26
- Barcelona - Casa Batllo (advance booking required) - EUR29
- Barcelona - Barcelona Cathedral - EUR11
- Barcelona - Tapas Tour in El Raval Urban Adventure - EUR70
- Avignon - Bike Hire - EUR15
- Avignon - Palais des Papes - EUR15
- Avignon - Wine Museum - EUR6
- Avignon - Lavender Museum - EUR8
- Avignon - Musée des Arômes et du Parfum - EUR6
- Avignon - Roure Palace - EUR5
- Avignon - Pont d'Avignon (Bridge of Avignon) - EUR5
- Avignon - Museum of the Petit Palace - EUR6
- Avignon - Museum Calvet - EUR6
- Avignon - Collection Lambert Museum - EUR10
- Avignon - Museum Lapidaire - EUR2
- Lyon - Funicular to Fourviere Hill (return) - EUR4
- Lyon - Teatro Galo-Romano - EUR7
- Lyon - The Traboules - Free
- Lyon - Confluence Museum - EUR9
- Lyon - Musee de Beaux Arts - EUR8
- Paris - Louvre Museum - EUR17
- Paris - Eiffel Tower (from) - EUR19
- Paris - Palace of Versailles & Gardens - EUR20
- Paris - Napoleon's Tomb & Les Invalides Army Museum - EUR15
- Paris - Musee d'Orsay - EUR16
- Paris - Picasso Museum - EUR14
- Paris - Da Vinci Code Walking Tour - EUR25
- Paris - Paradis Latin Cabaret Show - EUR80
- Paris - Rodin Museum - EUR13
- Paris - Arc de Triomphe - EUR13
- Paris - Sainte Chapelle & Conciergerie - EUR19
- Paris - Centre Pompidou - EUR15
- Paris - Catacombs - EUR29
- Paris - Fragonard Perfume Museum - Free
- Paris - Museum of Comparative Anatomy and Paleontology - EUR7
- Paris - Gourmet Marais Urban Adventure - EUR78
- Paris - Hidden Montmartre Urban Adventure - EUR35
- Luxembourg - Palais Grand-Ducal - EUR10
- Luxembourg - Musée d'Histoire de la Ville de Luxembourg - EUR5
- Luxembourg - MNHA (Musée National d'Histoire et d'Art) - EUR7
- Luxembourg - Bike Hire - EUR5
- Brussels - Grand Place - Free
- Brussels - Manneken Pis - Free
- Brussels - Magritte Museum - EUR10
- Brussels - Mini Europe Attraction Park - EUR19
- Brussels - Cantillon Brewery Visit - EUR8
- Brussels - Museum of the Musical Instruments - EUR15
- Bruges - Day Trip by Train - EUR30
- Antwerp - Day Trip by Train - EUR16
- Amsterdam - Canal Cruise (1 hour) - EUR16
- Amsterdam - Bike Tour - EUR30
- Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum - EUR23
- Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum - EUR20
- Amsterdam - Anne Frank's House - EUR21
- Amsterdam - Royal Palace - EUR13
- Amsterdam - Heineken Museum - EUR23
- Amsterdam - Oude Kerk - EUR14
- Amsterdam - Bike Hire - EUR10
- Berlin - Storyline of Berlin Urban Adventure - EUR65
- Berlin - Museum Pass (3 Day Ticket) - EUR32
- Berlin - Berliner Dom Cathedral - EUR10
- Berlin - Kulturforum Potsdamer Platz - EUR12
- Berlin - Schloss Charlottenburg - EUR12
- Berlin - National History Museum - EUR10
- Berlin - Pergamon Museum - EUR18
- Berlin - Checkpoint Charlie Museum - EUR18
- Berlin - Jewish Museum - EUR8
- Berlin - German History Museum - EUR7
- Berlin - Story of Berlin Museum - EUR14
- Berlin - Topography of Terror - Free
- Berlin - TV Tower - EUR25
- Berlin - Bike Tour - EUR30
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is NOT available on this trip.
Essential Trip Information
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Meaghan · Traveled September 2023
Barcelona- Berlin is a great trip for a ‘crash course’ in Western Europe. The locations are great and the hotels/ hostels were all clean/ safe and twin share. Samy our group leader was knowledgeable and able to give us some great suggestions. September weather was perfect. This is a ‘travel bucket list’ trip!
Review submitted 13 Oct 2023
Katie · Traveled September 2023
Fantastic trip giving a great snapshot of multiple countries. I had the best time and will definitely be back to explore further. Samy the group leader was amazing. Thank you!
Review submitted 15 Oct 2023
John · Traveled September 2023
As someone who rarely travel, the trip was a great way to have a taste of Europe by visiting the essential places.
Review submitted 09 Oct 2023
Nick · Traveled September 2023
If you want a first experience to travel and meet a great group then do this tour! It was my first big trip and I loved it! Intrepid were brilliant and I got a full crash course of half of Europe in 2 weeks!
Review submitted 17 Sep 2023
Heather · Traveled July 2023
A fast paced, well organized journey that covers much of Europe’s rich history. Includes lots of free time to choose your own activities and is spearheaded by an incredible leader who is bursting with knowledge and enthusiasm. Our group was full of fantastic people and I feel really lucky to know them.
Review submitted 30 Jul 2023